Shack extra: Get into the End of Nations alpha
It hasn't happened for awhile here at Shacknews, but we have some keys to give away. We have partnered with Trion Worlds to get 20 people into the End of Nations alpha. All you gotta to be considered for a key is to register in our forums and post a response to the comment thread at the end of this story (or in our Chatty).
It hasn't happened for awhile here at Shacknews, but we have some keys to give away. We have partnered with Trion Worlds to get 20 people into the End of Nations alpha. All you gotta do to be considered for a key is to register in our forums and be part of the conversation about the game.
To set the stage for the giveaway, a little background first. End of Nations is an upcoming free-to-play real-time strategy MMO developed by Petroglyph that is currently in alpha. The game is set in an alternate future where the Order of Nations has taken control of the world and two factions--The Liberation Front and The Shadow Revolution-- battle the Order and each other for control of resources and strategic locations.
Now here's where the Shack faithful come in. Make sure you are logged in to our Chatty and then respond in the comments section below, or in the separate thread in the Chatty, to talk about the game or to just let us know you want to be considered for a key. Then Chatty regular dahanese, who also happens to be community director at Trion, will choose the winners and contact you through ShackMessage.
Those who get codes will be able to get in and play immediately with other Shackers and be in the game with other alpha testers for the duration until the game launches some time later this year. Alpha folks will also have to send their email addresses to dahanese to make sure they get into the program.
So get talking. These keys should go fast. Here's the E3 "Match of the Century" trailer to spur the conversation:
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replyJohn Keefer posted a new article, Shack extra: Get into the End of Nations alpha.
It hasn't happened for awhile here at Shacknews, but we have some keys to give away. We have partnered with Trion Worlds to get 20 people into the End of Nations alpha. All you gotta to be considered for a key is to register in our forums and post a response to the comment thread and the end of this story (or in our Chatty).-
I would like to be considered for a key!
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That's an interesting concept. What the hell count me in.
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looks awesome! will be neat to see how the mmo-ness of it affects the rts-ness, but all in all it looks badass so far. good to see more RTS games coming along, especially after the new browser based command and conquer was so meh.
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where the hell did my comment go?
this game looks awesome. can't wait to see how the MMO affects the RTS aspects, and great to see fresh RTS stuff coming out. the last command and conquer stuff has been a bit... meh.-
of course, now my other comment shows up.
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Just hate it when that happens, huh? Well, I could say "Looks Awesome!" twice too :D
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I saw this at E3 and have followed it for two years. As an RTS fan, I really am interested in this. Petroglyph also has roots to the old Westwood Studios.
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End of Nations has always looked like a great concept however I am still not sure how well a MMORTS will work. But I am still quite interested especially after seeing Trions fantastic work with Rift (the game was amazingly polished by the time I got into beta) so I am sure they will do a great job with this too.
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tree-on or try-on?
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+1 here, this has bothered me for nearly 50 years
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I want to believe
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If you are still answering questions, how long do we have until the winners are chosen?
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I don't want a key, because I probably won't have time to play.
I do, however, think this is an interesting idea, and it looks pretty good from the available info. I look forward to seeing how it turns out, and will await the impressions of the Shackers who get in.-
You will get zero impressions, Alpha as well as Beta are in NDA
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This sounds like a most excellent offer, good sir.
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count me in, well hopefully
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I am down for this.
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Yes please, would love a key!
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All over this!
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Sure, looks cool.
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I'll take it!
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I'm sure it will get better ratings though. I haven't played yet, but I don't see how it could get less than 5 stars!
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Looks interesting, but I wish that they had shown some of the controls
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This game looks like it has a ton of potential, and I'd love to have the opportunity to try it out early. I played some older MMORTS games, like Shattered Galaxy, but that was long ago, and I've been aching for something similar.
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BY THE POWER OF GREYSKULL.. I HAVE THE POWER! AND I DEMAND ENTRANCE!
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Looks like fun!
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Interesting game. This is the first I've heard of it.
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Yeah, I've heard that you can play completely for free, and use real currency to buy extras and "conveinience." Don't know exactly what that means, but it definitely sounds like all upgrades and units unlocks are bought only with ingame currency.
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It's not an RPG it's an RTS ... are you blind ?
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Well, there are many MMORPG games, so maybe the sight of "MMO" made him/her think that. When I first saw "MMO-RTS" I was surprized, because it will definitely be new to me having 50+ players on a single battlefield. I'd love to help them root out the bugs, as there are bound to be quite a few with such huge scale battles.
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I'll take one.
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Petroglyph is back ... But i liked SWEAW a lot too.
And by the way --- I am in the Alpha for like 2 months now, and can't tell anything about the game ...
And to all the shacknewbs that never believed me about nintendo rumors ... well ... see ya in the game, oh wait, you can't get in :P-
oh and ... Petroglyph re-defines free-to-play ... this is not a cheap game. I do not like the industry trying to bring F2P to some crap games because it makes an unhealthy association, i do not play F2P because they're all cheap and base the gameplay on shitty items you can buy, that's crap gameplay, this game is totally NOT in that trend.
I would like Petroglyph to change their official description a bit to disassocate with the cheap online game market.
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Trion is only a publisher.
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you are heavily mistaking
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Fuck gaming business, I don't play 90% of shit that's out today.
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Publishers are irrelevant and unnecessary. But they've grown too big, just because EA can make some noob dev work overtime for shitty pay. (this is a fact)
What i mean to say is that EON is a Petroglyph game and pretty much Trion doesn't control development nor quality of it ... for now, however Petroglphy made somewhat of a mistake giving IP rights to Trion, they should have choosed another publisher. I haven't looked deeper in this matter so I don't know more details, just fact that the IP is registered by TRION is not a good sign.
http://tinyurl.com/uspto-eon-
you seem kind of upset, but not all publishers are evil and actually one of the best things about my (just over) month at Trion is the fact that everything is run like a dev studio. every company is different and i can tell you with certainty that comparing Trion in any way to EA is likely not going to stack up very well.
and since i did come from a pretty large publisher before i can say that i know publishing arms do get shat on quite a bit but i don't see a reason to categorically hate all of them. there's a lot that goes into making a game (both dev and publishing) that gamers don't see (and don't need to) but is critical to making sure you get the game you want.-
Well I do not have said anything about Trion specifically, i do not know the details yet.
But i do know that Petroglyph didn't had the funds to create End Of Nations them selfs, Trion is funding it, and that's why they wanted the IP.-
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Hehe - Trion just needs to get used to ... ehm, informed customers ... it's not like I started playing games yesterday, EON is high-profile game and petroglphy set the standards high, Trion better not mess anything up, just get the philosohpy right, don't treat the game like some cheap sunday browser run.
When i start talking i get to the bottom of it, i wasn't targeting them at all, i've said i don't know much about trion my self, i don't comment and claim on stuff i don't know fully yet, but the stuff I told i've researched just prior posting it. Anyways it was not my intention to get attention off the great giveaway ... (which is proper marketing strategy for PC games, keep up the good job)
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Now i actually realized i've forgot to read the whole article ....
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I could have won the key 3 times over by now by off all this talk unless ppl randomly picked ... and without even knowing it ... the giveaway.
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Marketing people ususally aren't going to get into business side of talking, they really can't win the argument, second they don't want their company to be admitting or revealing something deemed confidential, and third the boss is listening for any employment rule violations. But factually, i've haven't spoken anything else except what is public information, IP ownership.
In this case ... well, she doesn't know who I am so this is spared. I don't want to go deeper because i don't want to further affect this marketing stuff here ... well sorry guys i just get out what's on my mind at least once a week, ruskisnajper does it again, where are you anti-nintendo shackers ... mark those posts, WiiU is not going to be above 300$, you will be "surprised" and "we will not make the same mistakes as with 3DS" .... iwata said it 3 times in 6+ months.-
okay, well, i run my ship a little differently.
first off: yep, i'm a marketing person, and i've been in the public eye for over 6 years, so i'm going to know how to talk. i try to be as real as possible, even when giving an answer someone hates or saying "i can't tell you."
i'm also not a fan of "winning" arguments. i'm of the belief if you engage in an argument rather than a conversation, you've already lost. also, arguing with fans and customer sucks. why do that?
i'm also the director of community for this company so i don't have some crazy boss watching me. i also don't watch my team like that, because i trust them, i train them well, and we're not crazy paranoid.
as for who you are, i hope you aren't someone who has been burned my me in the past, but regardless, if i can help you at all and you don't want to talk about it here just PM me and i can shoot you my email address.-
A second ago ... i've realized who you actually are, even sent you a tweet.
Well there you go, stuff like this goes long way. You've heard it here folks. Not all companies are that open and forthcoming, some only need a budge, but im stating again, this whole thing just came out of nowhere,i was just a thought I put down when i have it, and I didn't even knew that dahanese is with Trion when i started talking about whole publisher thing.
Director of community, interesting ... very interesting.
And no i this is not an arugment for me, i was talking about that in general. Hopefully everyone and every shacker understands now.
I didn't had an idea at first, had to research web, im still human can't know everything , but in the end, I do about the subjest im talking about :)
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Those "smellx microshit" buys probably going to call this "the great ruskisnajper EON thread robbery" ... nooo!
Things aren't always what they seem ... I have been accused of made-up claims many times on shack, being a gamer "who knows stuff" can be a hard thing.
The good thing is, i've pointed this out before any of those guys show up. Hahahaha! -
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Okay .... we'll see ... let's bookmark these thread to check it a year from now!
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Grudge much? hahaha
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I'm a fan because im a petroglyph fan, known about it since it was announced , I know it will be good, the guy's are ex-Westwood, and speaking of EON, I'm already in alpha.
My question is ... how much royalties do Petro get ... ofcourse this is confidential but i hope they get good if this thing turns out to be a big hit.
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By the way; i know this nickname, weren't you from 2K ?
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Yup. dahanese is our pocket CM, giving us all the best info from all the best publishers.
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I've said about publisher's only .... but developer-publishers are mostly developers primary, and self publish their games, that's something totally different.
Publishers like Activision, EA have no legacy, no history, nothing, they're pure economists trying to work for nameless shareholders, they had nothing to do with gaming, their "technology" and internal studios is what they acquired, not their effort , not their talent, they're nothing in terms of looking on gaming in a much wider scale. -
Speaking about publishers, I haven't spoken on Shack about it yet, maybe in COH2 thread, but anyways i am very pleased with the new direction THQ is going, thanks to the new boss.
This opens the path for COH2 to be another PC-exclusive hit. And that's what they're aiming for, the old management was stupid and project leads for COH left to join Blizzard, Relic has lost a very smart guy David Kim among others.-
And see the old-THQ bought Relic, so not only they own the brand but the whole studio that's why they were able to influence it more than they should. Thankfully something like this won't happen to petroglyph.
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ah uspto links .... pasted
Word Mark END OF NATIONS
Goods and Services IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: Computer game software and video game software; downloadable digital materials, namely, wallpaper software, screensaver software, digital music files, audio and graphic files, videos and multimedia files, all featuring live action programs, and animation in the field of computer and video games and 3D virtual environments, all delivered via global computer networks and wireless networks; downloadable comic books and graphic novels via the internet and wireless devices
IC 016. US 002 005 022 023 029 037 038 050. G & S: Publications, namely, a series of books providing maps, hints, tips, strategies, instructions, reviews, and other information relating to computer games, video games, electronic games, board games and other games; paper goods, namely, comic books, strategy guides for playing entertainment computer games, trading cards, coloring books, adhesive stickers, rub-on transfers, notebooks and stationery-type portfolios; posters, greeting cards, calendars; instructional leaflets and manuals for computer games, advertisement boards of paper or cardboard, pictures, catalogues featuring computer game merchandise, photographs and prints
Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Serial Number 85293402
Filing Date April 12, 2011
Published for Opposition December 6, 2011
Owner (APPLICANT) Trion Worlds, Inc. CORPORATION DELAWARE 1200 Bridge Parkway Redwood City CALIFORNIA 94065
Attorney of Record Perry J. Viscounty
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE
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I am talking about EON
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... and the contract with Petroglyph.
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Hello! I really hope I get that code for closed alpha of EoN. Since I heard about this game first time, I have been following the news and been active in the community. I´m really excited about the game, it looks so cool and modern, it really brings fresh breath into the entertaintment and gaming world. I have some experience about closed testing from the past so I would really help with the hard developing progress unlike some others, who just want to get the key and play or even worse that after getting key they play few games and quits then, because they are not interested enough. So hopefully you will choose me to be one lucky of those 20 who will get THE key, and good luck for everyone! See you in the battlefield now or later :) Transformer666 over and out ^^
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*developing process* I meant, sorry typing mistake :D
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And oh yeah, I´m with the same name everywhere :)
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I'd be interested in checking this out. I also just re-subbed to Rift after coming back from SWTOR. The Trion people seem like they know WTF and to cater to their player base better than most MMO companies I've seen.
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Three factions for PvP, a new Sliver, new Instant Adventures, a barbershop, and mentoring. Woohoo!
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Seriously hope I get chosen for a key , would be awesome :)
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yeah, it would ^_^
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I would enjoy this game I feel. Looks like Company of Heroes meets Ruse... in a MMO wrapper...
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This game looks sweet I can't wait to play it.
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I'd like to take a look
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this is how I imagined C&C one day would end up if Westwood never sold to EA
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I'd like a chance at a key.
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You just won a vid card. You think you can win everything now? hehe
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That would be a neat option for sure! :)
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Looks like a good game. Let me in :)
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Hey, just registered here, but I've been on the EoN forums for a while, with the same username "FireAnt1997." (For anyone who cares) I've been following End of Nations for a while now, and I see a TON of potential in this game. Keep up the good work Trion and Petroglyph! Like most people here, I would like to be considered for an Alpha key also, if that's alright.
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I'd also like to say I'm glad so many people are wanting to try out End of Nations. ^^ By the way, are all 20 people being selected from here?
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Cool! I don't us Twitter, but I will definitly be checking out the EoN Facebook page :) So there won't be any on the forums then?
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I would like to blow things up.Over and out!
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Heh. Once Beta opens, and maybe if we are lucky enough to get one of the Alpha invites here, we will be able to do just that with:
- Tanks
- Infantry
- Strike Vehicles
- Helicopters
- Defensive Turrets
- Super Weapons
Definitely seems like a game that will be very popular!
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Looks interesting. Would love a key!
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Alot of people do, apparently. Too bad we can't all get in. At least there's still Beta for those of us who aren't lucky enough to be picked for one of these keys :)
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I would love a chance to check this out! Pretty please? I'll send you adorable pictures of my kitty!
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I don't think they will be accepting bribery :P But even if you don't make the Alpha Team, Beta will be starting up sometime soon, so you'll have another chance :) Good luck a getting an invite!
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Yum! ^_^ Next on the list of foods, and one that pertains more to End of Nations; The on-going joke, bacon! :D
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For everyone trying to get a key, Alpha isn't all about having fun. It's about helping Trion and Petroglyph root out bugs and imbalances in the game, so it's at its best when it's released. Not to ruin your fun, or discourage you from trying to get a code, but if you just want to try the game and don't know if you are serious or not yet, Beta Testing is a better place to have fun. Again, this is NOT to discourage anyone from trying for a code, I just thought I should point this out.
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Hmm... I have nothing to add mate :)
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Thanks. That's my opinion on Alpha: It's more for rooting out bugs and imbalances, while closed and open Beta is more to have fun as well as continue working out issues.
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I want a key plain and simple or I will delete shacknews from my facebook!
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I don't know if this is a joke or somthing, but I'm sure they won't give you a key for black-mailing :P
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Do they even have a facebook? of course its a joke.
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Do you think it hurts shacknews a lot if u "delete them from facebook"? lol
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So many people are yapping about wanting a key, but not many are actually talking about the game itself. I guess I'll start then. I think the defensive turrets are looking pretty neat on the LF side, we've got Anti-Infantry, Anti-Air, Anti-Tank, long distance, etc. You name it, Liberation Front has it in stationary weaponary! :D
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man cannot wait for EoN to come come out its going to be amazing ( oh and if I get chosen for the alpha invite my profile name is the same here as on the EoN forums please oh please oh please pick me :D)
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Good luck for everyone participating into this! ^^
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Exactly! Glad to see someone who's a good sport :) Good luck to you too!
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More good sports, or more Codes? Hopefully both :)
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I want in.
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I'd like to try this out. I'm a pretty sub-par RTS player. Perfect for testing how noobs will play!
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This is a new subgenre ... i dont think you can conpare it to anything.
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I think the only smilarity between the 2 games is having units fighting over territory :P
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Those who win can´t tell anything for outsiders, because EoN is still under NDA
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Yeah don't go shouting about it if you win , just keep it to yourself :)
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Please consider me for alpha and end the long brutal years of waiting. The thought of the game just out of reach has been gnawing at my soul for too long~ Good luck everyone!
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I would love to get into the beta/alpha for this game been following it a lot! :D
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im definitely looking foreword to thEON. it has cought my eye for some time
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